The autobiographical novel by Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President. May 3, 1960. Just over two years after the death of his beloved mentor, Shin'ichi Yamamoto assumes the presidency of the Soka Gakkai. After struggling for over ten years alongside Josei Toda, supporting him even in the darkest moments, Yamamoto is ready to embark on a new journey to spread Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism throughout the world. He must take the first steps and give concrete form to the dream that animated Josei Toda's life. He feels he has understood the intimate meaning of the movement created by President Toda and begins his peace journey in the American continent. "Nothing is more precious than peace. Nothing brings greater happiness. Peace is the starting point for the progress of humanity."
